We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Parker as IBMG Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Matthew brings nearly 20 years of senior leadership experience across complex, multi-site and operationally intensive businesses. He has a strong track record of leading organisations through periods of growth and transformation, with a particular focus on operational excellence, […]
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We announce today that Martin Stables, our CEO since 2021, has decided to step down to pursue other opportunities. Richard Robinson, currently CFO, has been appointed as Interim CEO, effective immediately, while maintaining his CFO duties during the brief transition. Together with Martin, IBMG’s Board of Directors has been conducting a comprehensive search for a […]
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We’re proud to share that IBMG has been shortlisted for the ‘Training Initiative of the Year’ award at the upcoming Builder’s Merchants Awards! This recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to delivering impactful, engaging, and accessible training for colleagues across the South of England through our training platform, IBMG Coach. The shortlisting acknowledges how IBMG Coach […]
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Our branches are proud to support Breast Cancer Now throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October! Who are Breast Cancer Now? Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s largest breast cancer research and support charity. They were formed in 2019, following the merger of Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now, bringing together two leading organisations […]
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We are pleased to announce that our Supply Chain Services division have successfully been awarded a place on the new Greener Futures Partnership DPS. This enables Supply Chain Services to supply products and services used by Housing Associations and Local Authorities for their projects and we are excited to be included on the new DPS. […]
We are honoured to have been nominated for a brand new award from the Builders Merchant Federation (BMF) – Most Engaged Builders Merchant. The new award celebrates the merchants who go above and beyond in their involvement with the BMF, helping to drive the industry forward through their active participation and leadership. We have been […]
We are pleased to confirm that our Restructuring Plan has been successfully sanctioned in the UK courts. As we embark on our next chapter with the support of our new owners, we remain committed to delivering exceptional value and service to our customers and stakeholders. We are pleased to confirm that our Restructuring Plans were approved […]
We are pleased to announce the official launch of our new dedicated division, Supply Chain Services. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone for the company and reinforces our commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and meeting the evolving needs of the Social Housing, Local Authority, and Contractor sectors. Designed in response to ongoing challenges in […]
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We are proud that our collaboration with Fix Radio has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Construction Marketing Awards 2024 in the ‘Best Application of Marketing Technology’ category! We recently launched an in-store radio station in our Parker Building Supplies branches, in partnership with Fix Radio. This custom built radio station is just for […]
We are proud to announce that our CEO, Martin Stables, has been chosen by the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) to become a Board Advisor to help shape future BMF activities. Martin has brought a wealth of experience to IBMG since joining as CCO in 2021 and being appointed CEO in 2022, with over 20 years […]
The Business Focus Magazine recently interviewed our CEO, Martin Stables, to understand more about our strategy, continued growth and how we preserve our brands’ strong heritage. “We are fortunate to be backed by genuinely actively involved investors,” Stables says. “They are all very supportive of what we do and how we go about delivering our […]
We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the BMF Training Company of the Year 2024, an award we were proud to have won last year! The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) have announced their shortlist of companies to receive this training award, where we sit beside other great names Haldane Fisher, Harlow Timber Group, Howarth […]
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IBMG is pleased to announce that with the support of its founding sponsor Cairngorm Capital Partners (Cairngorm Capital), it has raised additional capital investment from funds managed or advised by leading investment firms Ares Management Corporation (Ares) and Farallon Capital Europe LLP (Farallon). Attracted by IBMG’s clear value creation strategy and strong management team, the […]
IBMG is pleased to announce the opening of a new plumbing merchant and bathroom showroom branch in Street, Somerset. TPS in Street is now the 6th plumbing merchant branch for the brand which has an inspirational bathroom showroom on site, which increases their coverage and ability to service Somerset. Total Plumbing Supplies were originally established […]
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A huge congratulations to our Head of Mergers and Acquisitions, Nathan Arthur, who outshone his competition to win The Merchant Achiever of the Year 2023, at the Builders Merchant Awards 2023! Announced in November 2023, Nathan has achieved great success with IBMG since joining as a Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant, having worked his way up […]
We are excited to announce that we have launched our brand new Private Label range, ProRange. And we have now launched the ProRange underfloor heating (UFH) product line, the first to sit within the new brand. Designed exclusively for installers, our ProRange UFH includes a two-year guarantee on manifolds, pumps, controls, mixing valves, and a […]
Having opened its first branch in Cheddar, Somerset, in 2005, CRS fast became the leading builders’ merchant in Somerset. With an impressive growth plan to open a new store each year, they consistently grew and in January 2023 saw their 13th store opened in Minehead, giving them a favourable coverage of the entire region. 13 […]
We are delighted to announce some changes to our leadership team here at IBMG. Peter Cudd has become the Chief Commercial Officer where he is responsible for our category, pricing, product information and marketing functions and how these teams integrate with other teams within the business, such as finance, sales and operations. Allun Pittingale has […]
Tonbridge landscaping centre nominated for a national award. Located on Priory Road, Parker Building Supplies’ landscaping centre has impressed at national awards. The expansive 5,000 sq feet landscaping area in Tonbridge, that includes numerous separate landscaping areas set within beautifully planted borders with features including water exhibits, as well as a sales office offering extensive samples, is in the […]
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At age 28, Nathan Arthur is the Head of Mergers and Acquisitions at the Independent Builders Merchants Group (IBMG) and has now been shortlisted for The Merchant Achiever of the Year as part of the Builders’ Merchants Awards 2023! Having joined IBMG as a Mergers and Acquisitions Accountant he has shown dedication and hard work, […]
